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Compressed audio files
Playback
1.Select the directory if necessary.
2.Press the button.
3.Select a track.
4.Press the button.
5.Select "Play".
6.Press the button.To change the directory:
1.Select the directory.
2.Press the button.
Settings and playback functions for
compressed audio files
1.Select a track.
2.Press the button.
3.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance":
Separately adjustable for the left and
right headphones and the infrared head-
phones
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.
>"Play":
Start playback.
>"Pause":
Stop and continue playback.
>"Scan directory":
Briefly sample the tracks in the current
directory.
>"Scan all":
Briefly sample all tracks.
>"Random directory":
Play the titles in the current directory in a
random sequence.
>"Random all":
Play all tracks in a random sequence.
>"Repeat track":
Repeat the selected track.
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>"Repeat directory":
Repeat the tracks in the current directory.
>"Details":
Display any stored information on the cur-
rent track.
Displaying images from
CD/DVD
1.Push the CD/DVD into the drive with the
labeled side facing upward.
The CD/DVD is automatically pulled in.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "Photo".
4.Press the button.
Displaying overview
1.Select the subdirectory if necessary.
1.Select "Overview".
2.Press the button.
It may take some time until the overview is
completely displayed.
If a symbol is shown instead of an image,
the image cannot be shown in the over-
view.<
Displaying images
1.Select an image with the buttons of the
remote control.
2.Press the button.3.Select type of display:
>Scroll with the menu guidance buttons
of the remote control.
>Show slide show:
Turn the knurled wheel to set the display
time of the images.
Stop slide show:
Select "Stop".
Adjusting
1.Press the button.
2.Select a menu item:
3.Press the button.
Function
Return to the Photo menu
"SET" Set the "Screen brightness" of
the screen.
"Languages": the language of the
system can be set after changing
to the top field.
Start slide show
Show first/last image
Rotate image by 90°
"Overview" Change to image overview
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Ending display
1.Press the button.
2.Select the symbol.
3.Press the button.
Ejecting CD/DVD
Press the button on the CD/DVD player.
Information on CD/DVD
player
Safety notes
The BMW CD/DVD player is a Class 1
laser product. Do not operate if the cover
is damaged, otherwise severe eye damage can
result.<
Suitable media
Do not use self-recorded CDs/DVDs with
labels applied as these can become
detached during playback due to heat build-up
and can cause irreparable damage to the
device.
Only use round CDs/DVDs with a standard
diameter of 4.7 in/12 cm.
Never play CDs/DVDs with adapters, e.g. sin-
gle-CDs, as otherwise the CDs or the adapter
can jam and may not be ejected.
Never use combined CD/DVD, e.g. DVD
Plus or
hybrid disks, as otherwise the CD/DVD can jam
and may not be ejected.<
The CD/DVD player can play the following
media:
>Video DVD
>CD-DA (Audio CD)
>CDs/DVDs with compressed image files
>CDs/DVDs with compressed audio files
>CDs/DVDs with compressed video files
DVD Audio is not supported by the DVD player.
However, many audio DVDs available in stores
also contain a video track in the DVD Video for-
mat in addition to the audio track. These DVDs
can be played back by the DVD player. Please
refer to the information on your DVD to deter-mine whether your audio DVD contains an addi-
tional video track. Depending on the authoring
used, it is possible that not all functions are
available during playback.
Dual-sided DVDs available from retail suppliers
are coated on both sides and bear no markings.
This means both sides are information carriers.
To play the information on the other side, turn
over the DVD.
Supported formats
Depending on the compression method used,
not all files of the specified formats can be
opened
Images
JPEG/JPG
With very large image files, it may take a longer
time until the images are shown.
Compressed audio files
>MP3
>WMA
>OGG
>AAC
Compressed video files
>VCD
>SVCD
>MPEG1
>MPEG2
>MPEG4/DivX
Digital Rights Management DRM
It may not be possible to play CDs/CVDs with
integrated Digital Rights Management.
General malfunctions
The BMW CD/DVD player is optimized for oper-
ation in the vehicle. It may react more sensi-
tively to defective CDs/DVDs than devices
intended for stationary use.
If a CD/DVD cannot be played, first check
whether it has been inserted correctly.
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Make sure that no foreign bodies or liq-
uids enter the CD-/DVD slot, as otherwise
the CD/DVD player will be damaged.<
Humidity
High levels of humidity can lead to condensa-
tion on the CD/DVD or the laser's scan lens and
temporarily prevent playback.
Malfunctions with individual CDs/DVDs
If malfunctions occur only with particular CDs/
DVDs, this can be due to one of the following
causes.
Copied or self-recorded CDs/DVDs
Possible reasons for malfunctions with copied
or self-recorded CDs/DVDs are, e.g., inconsis-
tent data-creation or recording processes, or
poor quality or high age of the CD/DVD blank.
Only label CDs/DVDs on the side with the label
using a pen intended for this purpose.
Damaged CDs/DVDs
Avoid fingerprints, dust, scratches and mois-
ture.
Store CDs/DVDs in a sleeve.
Do not subject CDs/DVDs to temperatures over
1227/506, high levels of humidity or direct
sunlight.
CDs/DVDs with copy protection
CDs/DVDs are often provided with a copy pro-
tection feature by the manufacturer. This can
m e a n t h a t s o m e C D s / D V D s c a n n o t b e p l a y e d o r
can only be played to a limited extent.
Care instructions
You can find everything you need to know on
this topic by consulting the separate Caring for
your vehicle brochure.
External device
Connecting
1Connections for audio/video cables:
Watch the colors of the sockets when con-
necting.
Yellow socket: video
White socket: audio left
Red socket: audio right
2Power supply for external device: sockets
with removable cap, also refer to page115
Playback
1.Switch on the external device and start the
playback.
2.Open the start menu with the remote con-
trol.
3.Select "AUX".
4.Press the button.
For devices without a video signal, e.g. MP3
players, "No video signal" is shown. The sound
is nevertheless played.
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Settings for external devices
1.Press the button during playback.
2.Make the settings with the remote control:
>"Video settings":
>"Brightness", "Color" and "Contrast" of
video playback.
>"NTSC color":
The color can be adjusted on an external
device with the NTSC standard.
>"Standard":
The DVD system in the rear can be
adapted to external devices with various
TV standards. When doing so, also refer
to the operating manual of the external
device.
>"Reset":
The settings are reset to the default
value.
>"Tone":
>"Treble / Bass" and "Balance" can be
adjusted for the left and right-hand
headphones and the infrared head-
phones.
>"Reset":
Your settings are reset.
>Additional settings can be made after
changing to the top field.
"Audio": the volume of the external
device can be adjusted to the volume of
the CD/DVD player.
"Languages": system language of the
DVD system in the rear
"Screen brightness": background
brightness of screen>"DVD format (AUX)":
>"Standard"
>"Zoom": full-screen playback
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Telephoning
The concept
Your BMW is equipped with a full mobile phone
preparation package. After logging on a suitable
mobile phone on the vehicle once, you can
operate the mobile phone via iDrive, with the
buttons on the steering wheel and by voice.
A mobile phone that has been logged on once is
automatically detected again with the engine
running or the ignition switched on as soon as
it is in the vehicle interior. The logon data of up
to four mobile phones can be stored simulta-
neously. If several mobile phones are detected
simultaneously, the respective last mobile
phone logged on can be operated via the vehi-
cle.
Using a phone in your vehicle
Using snap-in adapter*
The so-called snap-in adapter, a mobile phone
cradle, enables the battery to be charged and
the mobile phone to be connected to the exter-
nal antenna of your vehicle. This ensures
improved network reception and a consistent
voice reproduction quality. Ask your BMW
Sports Activity Vehicle Center which mobile
phones snap-in adapters are offered for.
BMW discourages the use of mobile
phones or other mobile communications
devices inside the vehicle without a direct con-
nection to an outside antenna. Otherwise, the
vehicle electronics and mobile communication
device can influence one another. In addition,
there is no assurance that the radiation which
results from transmission will be dissipated
from the vehicle interior.<
Avoid operating a mobile phone detected by
the vehicle with the keypad of the mobile
phone, otherwise malfunctions can occur.
For your safety
A car phone makes life more convenient in
many ways, and can even save lives in an emer-
gency. While you should consult your mobile
phone's separate operating instructions for a
detailed description of safety precautions and
information, we request that you direct your
particular attention to the following:
Only make entries when the traffic situa-
tion allows you to do so. Do not hold the
mobile phone in your hand while you are driving;
use the hands-free system instead. If you do
not observe this precaution, your being dis-
tracted can endanger vehicle occupants and
other road users.<
Suitable mobile phones
Ask your BMW Sports Activity Vehicle Center
which mobile phones with a Bluetooth interface
are supported by the mobile phone preparation
package or which mobile phones snap-in
adapters are available for. These mobile phones
support the functions described in this Owner's
Manual with a certain software version. Mal-
functions can occur with other mobile phones.
Care instructions
You can find what you need to know about car-
ing for your mobile phone in the Caring for your
vehicle brochure and in the separate mobile
phone operating instructions.
Operating options
You can operate the mobile phone using:
>Buttons on steering wheel, refer to page11
>iDrive, refer to page192
>Voice commands, refer to page197
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>Programmable memory/direct selection
buttons, refer to page21
Phoning with the BMW Assist system*:
BMW Assist calls
You can use the BMW Assist system via the
hands-free unit for BMW Assist calls.
When the status information "Communication"
or "BMW Assist" is displayed in "BMW Ser-
vice", only BMW Assist calls are possible.
It may not be possible to establish a telephone
connection using the mobile phone while a con-
nection is being established to BMW Assist or
while a call to BMW Assist is already in
progress. If this happens, you must log off the
mobile phone from the vehicle if you wish to
place a call with the mobile phone.
Commissioning
Logging on mobile phone on vehicle
The following prerequisites must be met:
>Suitable mobile phone: the mobile phone is
supported by the full mobile phone prepara-
tion package.
>The mobile phone is ready to operate.
>The Bluetooth link on the vehicle, refer to
page192, and on the mobile phone is
active.
>Depending on the mobile phone, preset-
tings on the mobile phone are necessary,
e.g. via the menu item Bluetooth activated
or the menu item Connection not with con-
firmation.
>Depending on the mobile phone model, the
setting energy saving mode can, for exam-
ple, result in vehicle failing to detect the
logged-on mobile phone.
>For logging on, specify any desired number
as the Bluetooth passkey, e.g. 1. This Blue-
tooth passkey is no longer required follow-
ing successful logon.
>The ignition is switched on.Only log on the mobile phone with the
vehicle stopped, otherwise the passen-
gers and other road users can be endangered
due to a lack of attentiveness on the part of the
driver.<
Switching on ignition
1.Insert the remote control as far as possible
into the ignition lock.
2.Switch on the ignition by pressing the Start/
Stop button without depressing the brake
pedal.
Preparation via iDrive
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
3.Press the button to open the start
menu.
4.Press the controller to open the menu.
5.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
6.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
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your mobile phone if necessary, and can take
several minutes.
Up to four mobile phones can be logged on
consecutively. If you log on a fifth mobile phone,
the logon data of the last mobile phone in the
list will be deleted, refer to below.
List of logged-on mobile phones
All mobile phones for which the vehicle has
stored the logon data can be displayed. If sev-
eral logged-on mobile phones are detected by
the vehicle simultaneously, you can operate the
mobile phone highest up in the list via the vehi-
cle.
You can change the order of the mobile phones
in the list. As long as a mobile phone is selected
in this list, the mobile phones cannot be oper-
ated via the vehicle.
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the
button to open the start
menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Bluetooth" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
7.Select the desired mobile phone and press
the controller.
8.Select "Move device up" and press the con-
troller.The selected mobile phone is moved
upward by one position.
Logging mobile phone off vehicle
If you no longer want to operate your mobile
phone via the vehicle, you can delete the logon
data of the mobile phone.
iDrive, for explanation of concept, refer to
page16.
1.Press the button to open the start
menu.
2.Press the controller to open the menu.
3.Select "Settings" and press the controller.
4.Select "Bluetooth" and press the controller.
5.Change to upper field if necessary. Turn the
controller until "Bluetooth" is selected and
press the controller.
6.Select "Phone" and press the controller.
7.Select the desired mobile phone and press
the controller.
8.Select "Delete device" and press the con-
troller.
The logged-off mobile phone is deleted
from the list.